Method, apparatus and article for computational sequence generation and playing card distribution

Abstract

A computationally generated playing card sequence (e.g., pseudo-random, non pseudo-random, or partially pseudo-random) allows shuffled distribution of playing cards. Playing cards may be organized into card holders by at least one or a rank and a suit, and retrieved in the computationally generated order. Alternatively, playing cards may be organized into card holders in order of a computationally generated sequence, and retrieve as necessary. Unreadable playing cards may be automatically removed from play.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] This invention is generally related to games of skill and chance, and in particular to distributing playing cards for card games. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Card games are a well-known form of recreation and entertainment. Games are typically played with one or more decks of cards, where each deck typically includes 52 cards. Each deck of cards will typically include four suits of cards, including: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades, each suit including fourteen cards having rank: 2-10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace. Card games may, or may not, include wagering based on the game's outcome. [0005] Decks of playing cards must be periodically shuffled to prevent the same sequences of playing card from continually reappearing. Shuffling may take place after every card in the deck or decks has been dealt, for example after several hands have been played. Shuffling may also interfere with, and even prevent, a p...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] In another aspect, a method, apparatus and article verifies and stores playing cards collected f...

Problems solved by technology

Shuffling may also interfere with, and even prevent, a player from gaining an unfair advantage over the house or other players by counting cards.

In particular, current mechanical shuffling apparat...

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